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What University of Alabama at Birmingham grads actually do

Based on 144 notable University of Alabama at Birmingham alumni with Wikipedia pages. Data: Wikidata (CC0).

basketball player
32
association football player
27
American football player
22
politician
17
basketball coach
7
baseball player
4
Canadian football player
4
computer scientist
3
writer
3
university teacher
3
physician
3
surgeon
3

Notable University of Alabama at Birmingham alumni

Ray L. Watts
Ray L. Watts
scientist
William R. Jacobs Jr.
William R. Jacobs Jr.
microbiologist · geneticist
Morris Finley
Morris Finley
basketball player
Larry Langford
Larry Langford
politician
Caitlín R. Kiernan
Caitlín R. Kiernan
science fiction writer · comics writer
Christina Richey
Christina Richey
planetary scientist · astrophysicist
Jason McLaughlin
Jason McLaughlin
association football player
Lawrence J. DeLucas
Lawrence J. DeLucas
biochemist · astronaut

Salary outlook for top University of Alabama at Birmingham career paths

National median annual wage (BLS Occupational Employment Statistics).

basketball player
10th–90th percentile: $27,730$239,200
$70,280
median / yr
association football player
10th–90th percentile: $27,730$239,200
$70,280
median / yr
politician
10th–90th percentile: $21,010$129,510
$47,290
median / yr
baseball player
10th–90th percentile: $27,730$239,200
$70,280
median / yr
computer scientist
10th–90th percentile: $81,450$233,110
$145,080
median / yr
writer
10th–90th percentile: $40,900$148,240
$73,690
median / yr

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About University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1969 and part of the University of Alabama System, UAB has grown to be the state's largest employer, with more than 27,302 faculty and staff and over 53,000 jobs at the university. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". UAB offers 140 programs of study in 12 academic divisions leading to bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees. In the fall of 2024, UAB enrolled 20,905 students from more than 110 countries. The UAB Health System, one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States, is affiliated with UAB. The UAB athletic teams known as the Blazers compete in 18 varsity-level sports in the NCAA Division I - American Conference. Its official varsity colors are green and gold. The Blazers have won 11 conference championships to date.

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